| Littlemill | |
|---|---|
 River Nairn approaching Littlemill | |
  Littlemill Location within the Nairn area | |
| Population | 35 |
| OS grid reference | NH928511 |
| Council area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Nairn |
| Postcode district | IV12 4 |
| Dialling code | 01667 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
Littlemill is a village located close to Nairn in Nairnshire, Scottish Highlands and is in the Scottish council area of Highland. [1]
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